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2. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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   It encompasses assisted living, adult daycare, long-term care, nursing homes (often called residential care), hospice care, and home care. Elderly care emphasizes the social and personal requirements of senior citizens who wish to age with dignity while needing assistance with daily activities and with healthcare. Much elderly care is unpaid. [1]

3. Family caregivers - Wikipedia

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   1.4 million children ages 8 to 18 provide care for an adult relative; 72% are caring for a parent or grandparent. Fortunately, most are not the sole caregiver. [8] 30% of family caregivers caring for seniors are themselves aged 65 or over; another 15% are between the ages of 45 to 54. [9]

4. 10 Useful Tips For Dealing With Irrational Elderly Parents ...

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   2. Understand your parent’s concerns and behaviors. Aging is a difficult process for virtually everyone. Many older adults are living with dementia or mental health issues, including anxiety and ...

5. Home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Non-medical in-home care is also called companion care or unskilled care. It is a valuable service for seniors in need of household help, social interaction, or transportation to appointments. Home care is most utilized by elderly people who live alone with impairments with their activities of daily living and have low social support.

6. Home care - Wikipedia

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   Homecare (home care, in-home care), also known as domiciliary care, personal care or social care, is health care or supportive care provided in the individual home where the patient or client is living, generally focusing on paramedical aid by professional caregivers, assistance in daily living for ill, disabled or elderly people, or a combination thereof.

7. Geriatrics - Wikipedia

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   Geriatric providers receive specialized training in caring for elderly patients and promoting healthy aging. The care provided is largely based on shared-decision making and is driven by patient goals and preferences, which can vary from preserving function, improving quality of life, or prolonging years of life.